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Wockhardt Foundation’s Mobile Medical Unit Brings Diabetes Care to the Doorstep of Rural Chhattisgarh

October 1, 2026

New Delhi, 30th September 2026: With more than half of people with diabetes in India estimated to be unaware of their condition, the challenge is not only treating the disease but finding people who may never undergo routine screening. For 50-year-old Bhagwati Tarak of Biroda in Khorpa, Chhattisgarh, a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) reaching her village led to the detection of persistently high blood sugar after she had been living with weakness, frequent urination, tiredness and body pain for nearly five months. The need for such community-level screening is particularly relevant in Chhattisgarh, where more than 38.6 lakh people have been screened for diabetes and 6.88 lakh people identified with the condition have been receiving treatment, counselling and regular follow-up,

SCERT Uttarakhand and Kotak Education Foundation sign MoU for Capacity Building of Teachers in AI Literacy and Competency across the state

September 29, 2026

India, September 29, 2026 -The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Uttarakhand, and the Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and competency among teachers and strengthen digital and technology-enabled education across the state. Under the agreement, SCERT Uttarakhand, particularly its IT Department, and KEF will jointly work on content development, online course design, technical support, and the implementation and dissemination of online courses for teachers. The partnership was formally approved by Additional Director Padmendra Saklani, who conveyed that courses developed through this collaboration are expected to be delivered through platforms like DIKSHA, UK e-Srijan and Mission Karmayogi. The partnership places AI literacy and competency at the centre

PNB MetLife Expands Damini Initiative in Jammu and Kashmir, Bringing STEM Learning Opportunities to 2,000 Girls

September 29, 2026

Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, September 29, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurers, is expanding access to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education for girls in Jammu & Kashmir through its flagship CSR initiative, Damini. Implemented in partnership with the Jammu and Kashmir Association of Social Workers (JKASW), the initiative focuses on strengthening STEM learning, which is increasingly important in equipping young people with critical thinking, problem solving, and digital skills for the future. Through Damini, PNB MetLife is creating greater educational opportunities for girls across the region to enhance their ability to engage in the country’s growth. As part of the programme, a STEM Lab was inaugurated at Government Girls

InterGlobe Foundation and IndiGoReach Organise ‘My City My Heritage’ Walk in Mysuru, Celebrating Its Rich Cultural Heritage

September 29, 2026

National, September 29, 2026: InterGlobe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of InterGlobe Enterprises, and IndiGoReach, the CSR arm of IndiGo, India’s preferred airline and one of the fastest-growing carriers in the world, jointly hosted an immersive heritage walk in Mysuru. This specially curated experience was part of the ‘My City My Heritage’ campaign, designed to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of Indian cities. By reconnecting citizens with their roots, the campaign fosters shared pride and a long-term commitment to cultural preservation. The walk, themed ‘Markets, Museums and Mysuru’, was held in collaboration with Sahapedia and India Foundation for the Arts (IFA). It offered participants a unique opportunity to explore the city beyond its palaces and engage with the civic,

Heart Defects Are India’s Most Common Birth Defect: Child Heart Foundation Pledges to Change the Odds for Children

September 29, 2026

On World Heart Day, Child Heart Foundation (CHF) has announced a year-long commitment to strengthen early detection, timely treatment and medical management of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) across India. The Foundation has set an ambitious target for the year ahead: to screen more than 7,000 children and help save more than 1,000 children through timely treatment and medical management by World Heart Day 2027. Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect in India. More than two lakh children are born with CHD in the country every year, with approximately one in five having a defect serious enough to require an intervention during the first year of life. “World Heart Day is a day of celebration for

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. and Radio Mirchi Join Change Is Us to Lead a 4,000-Strong Clean-Up of Girgaon Chowpatty

September 28, 2026

Two-hour post-Ganesh Visarjan drive brings together citizens, corporate leaders and volunteers to restore Mumbai’s iconic coastline and turn collective responsibility into action Mumbai, 26 September 2026: The morning after Mumbai’s grand Ganesh Visarjan celebrations, the spirit of collective responsibility took centre stage at Girgaon Chowpatty as more than 4,000 volunteers came together for a two-hour post-visarjan beach clean-up drive led by Change Is Us, in collaboration with The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. and Radio Mirchi. Held between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on 26 September, the initiative transformed one of Mumbai’s busiest beaches into a powerful demonstration of what can happen when citizens, organisations and communities come together with a shared purpose: to leave the city better than they found it. Ganeshotsav is

Anandana- The Coca-Cola India Foundation and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Strengthen Responsible PET Collection During Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Across Mumbai and Thane

September 26, 2026

~ The initiative builds on the broader Maidaan Saaf campaign, which focuses on promoting responsible plastic waste collection, segregation and recycling at high-footfall cultural events Mumbai, September 2026: Anandana – The Coca-Cola India Foundation and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with Sangam Pratishthan, are undertaking a used PET bottle collection and recycling initiative during Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai and Thane. Running from September 16 to 25, the 10-day initiative is promoting responsible PET waste collection at four Ganpati locations: Ganesh Gully, Thane Cha Raja, Nare Park / Parel Cha Raja and Rangari. The four locations have been selected for their significant footfall during Ganesh Chaturthi, providing an opportunity to reach a large number of devotees, visitors and local communities.

Signature Global Foundation Announces Mega Cancer Pre-Screening Initiative for Labour Communities Under Aarogya Rise

September 25, 2026

Gurugram, 23rd September 2026: Signature Global, one of India’s leading real estate developers, through its CSR arm, Signature Global Foundation, today announced a mega cancer pre-screening initiative for labour communities working across its project sites. The initiative has been launched under Aarogya Rise, the Foundation’s flagship health programme, in partnership with the Sankalp Cancer Care Foundation. Sankalp will manage the entire process end-to-end, from the initial screening stages through to further treatment and follow-up care. Five health check-up and cancer screening camps were organised simultaneously across different locations today, marking the formal roll-out of the initiative. To ensure comprehensive care beyond screening, the Sankalp Cancer Care Foundation has also partnered with the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC), Rohini,

ACE Distributed 50 Electric Scooters to Divyangjan in Faridabad

September 24, 2026

New Delhi, 24 September 2026: ACE-Action Construction Equipment Ltd., distributed 50 electric three-wheeled scooters to Divyangjan from financially weaker sections of Faridabad, under the patronage of CSR initiative ACE Emergency Response Service Trust. The company made an effort to empower the specially-abled people with mobility, independence and access to greater opportunities. The scooters, collectively valued at approximately Rs. 48 lakhs, were distributed at a ceremony held at Rudra Banquet Hall, Faridabad. The ceremony was graced by Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Cooperation, Government of India, as the Chief Guest and presided over by Mr. Vijay Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, Action Construction Equipment Ltd. By providing these electric scooters, ACE seeks to enable beneficiaries to travel with

Sense International India Brings Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Mental Wellbeing into Focus for Persons with Deafblindness and Multiple Disabilities

September 24, 2026

– National training brings together 90 educators and caregivers from across India to strengthen inclusive, person-centred support Bengaluru, 24 September 2026: Sense International India, the country’s only national organisation exclusively supporting persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, today commenced a three-day National Training on Deafblindness and Multiple Disabilities in Bengaluru. Held under the theme ‘Empowering Lives Through Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Mental Wellbeing for Persons with Deafblindness and Multiple Disabilities,’ the training brings together around 90 educators, caregivers and Sense India team members from across India. For persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, access to information and support around sexual and reproductive health, relationships, consent, personal safety and mental wellbeing remains significantly limited. Yet these are fundamental to dignity, autonomy,